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02/09/2026

Using intelligence and network analysis, authorities aim to identify and dismantle smuggling operations from suppliers to distributors, rather than just arresting frontline sellers.

Customs recorded 1,494 cases and seized 1.24 billion cigarette sticks worth RM329.27 million in 1H 2026.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police are targeting the masterminds behind Malaysia's illicit cigarette trade, using intelligence and network analysis to identify and dismantle smuggling operations.

31/08/2026

Wishing all Malaysians a joyful and meaningful Hari Merdeka. Let's keep the spirit of unity alive.

Selamat Hari Merdeka!

28/08/2026

Higher seizure numbers don't necessarily mean the illicit cigarette market is shrinking.

Economic crime expert Datuk Dr Yusoff Nook notes that enforcement operations may ramp up without significantly reducing the size of the illegal market, as long as consumer demand remains strong.

Dr Yusoff urges the Ministry of Finance to defer further excise duty hikes on legal ci******es until a review of the price gap is conducted.

“Jika harga rokok sah terus dinaikkan tanpa pelan untuk menangani pasaran haram, kita sebenarnya melebarkan lagi jurang harga yang mendorong lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia memilih alternatif haram,” katanya.

20/08/2026

With illegal trade rising to 56.2% nationwide, fragmented product verification creates blind spots that organized smuggling networks exploit. Implementing an official public registry of licensed products provides all stakeholders with a direct, verifiable tool to distinguish legal goods from illicit contraband.

To curb the shadow economy effectively, data transparency must lead national enforcement strategies.

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TRADA supports law enforcement against illegal cigarette trade in Malaysia, urging improved policies and resources to combat the growing illicit market effectively.

19/08/2026

Malaysia's July inflation eased to 1.8% from 1.9% in June, as transport price gains slowed.

Core inflation also moderated to 1.8%. Food and beverage inflation picked up to 1.8%, driven by chicken prices which rose 6.7% year-on-year. The Budi diesel mechanism, implemented from July 1, helped slow transport cost increases.

Malaysia’s inflation eased in July as increases in transport prices slowed, even as food prices gained pace, official data on Monday showed.

13/08/2026

A great reflection on our first-ever DARE Pickleball Tournament and the connections it brought together across Malaysia’s investment and capital market community.

Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/08/1510370/dare-serves-healthy-competition-investment-community

KUALA LUMPUR: Datametrics Research and Information Centre (DARE), an integrated prospectus solutions company, recently brought together members of Malaysia's investment and capital market community for its inaugural pickleball tournament.

12/08/2026

Our first-ever DARE Pickleball Tournament brought together more than 50 friends and colleagues from across Malaysia’s investment and capital market community.

Great games, great energy and, most importantly, great connections beyond the boardroom.

Congratulations to GUtC of The Tapping Tapir, APEX SECURITIES and Baker Tilly Malaysia on taking the top three spots! 🏆

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the tournament a memorable one.

Until the next one! 👋

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10/08/2026

Wawasanex urges Health Ministry to make the registry of legally registered cigarette brands publicly accessible.

The call follows RM1.30 billion in illicit goods seizures in 1H 2026, up 22% from 2025, with illicit ci******es accounting for the majority of cases.

Wawasanex believes a similar approach for to***co products would give consumers and retailers a reliable reference point to distinguish legal products from illegal ones.

05/08/2026

Coffee shop owners urge sustained enforcement and greater transparency to curb illegal cigarette trade.

The Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors' General Association (MSCSPGA) calls for the public release of the Health Ministry's registry of legally registered cigarette brands, giving retailers and consumers a reliable way to verify legitimate products.

The association notes that illegal ci******es sell for less than half the price of legal products, costing the government an estimated RM5 billion in lost tax revenue annually.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors' General Association (MSCSPGA) has called for sustained enforcement against the illegal cigarette trade and greater transparency through the public release of the Health Ministry’s registry of legally registered cigarette brands.

24/07/2026

DARE Pickleball Tournament 2026

Where connections are built on and off the court.
Join fellow financial industry professionals for a day of friendly competition, meaningful networking, and great food & drinks.
We're especially keen to welcome investment bankers, alongside professionals from across the financial industry, for an afternoon of building new connections.

📅 8 August 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 First Shot, Petaling Jaya

Interested in participating? Contact Kevin Chong at +6012 634 8802 to express your interest.

Participation is subject to eligibility and slot availability.